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Madiba recognised as most admired living leader

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:58:46 +0100

Former president Nelson Mandela has been recognised by global CEOs as one of the world’s most admired leaders of all time, and the most admired leader that is still alive, according to a report issued by professional services firm PwC.

South African entrepreneur named Yale World Fellow

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:02:19 +0100

Saul Kornik, CEO of Africa Health Placements, has been named a 2013 Yale World Fellow, announced Yale University President Richard C. Levin.

SA shines as emerging economy

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:48:24 +0100

South Africa is the leading emerging economy on the African continent in terms of potential investment destination, a report has found.

SA most competitive in sub-Saharan Africa

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:58:54 +0100

South Africa remains the most competitive economy in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2012/13 released on Wednesday.

South Africa improves its competitiveness

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:54:22 +0100

South Africa has improved its overall competitiveness. In results released by the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2012, published by Switzerland's Institute of Management Development (IMD). South Africa has moved up two notches and is now rated 50 amongst the 59 countries that were surveyed. In 2011 the country was rated 52.

Zenani road safety campaign launched

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:22:55 +0100

A new campaign is being launched today in memory of Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter, Zenani to combat the world's biggest killer of children and young people over the age of 10.

Mandela archive goes live on the web

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:35:44 +0100

Google and the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory (NMCM) announced yesterday that the new Nelson Mandela Digital Archive is now live on the web, freely accessible to the global public.

ATNS Aviation training academy receives award

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:47:14 +0100

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company of South Africa’s Aviation Training Academy (ATA) has been given the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2011 Worldwide Top Regional Training Partner (RTP) Award.

Africa takes centre stage at Davos

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:40 +0100

Brand South Africa brought together global leaders from business and politics to discuss the role of Africa in the Global Transformation, the key theme of this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

WEF award for Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:24:18 +0100

South African singer and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka has received the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Crystal Award for artists who use their talents to improve the state of the world. Chaka Chaka was presented with the award by Hilde Schwab, chairperson of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, during the opening ceremony of the WEF's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.

Showcasing South Africa at Davos

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:10:14 +0100

President Jacob Zuma will head up a strong South African delegation at the opening of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, looking to showcase the country's unique investment and development opportunities at the prestigious gathering of business and political leaders.

Gold has scaled record heights - on Kilimanjaro

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:35:27 +0100

Gold has officially reached record heights following the minting of a handful of Mandela medallions on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Cape Town aim for award 'double-whammy'

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:18:53 +0100

Following last weeks award to Cape Town of the World Design Capital 2014 (WDC 2014) title, Councillor Brett Herron has appealed to all Capetonians to vote for Table Mountain as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world. Cape Town must now go all out to get one of the greatest awards double-whammies: World Design Capital and Table Mountain being voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. I urge all Capetonians to use their network of family, friends and business connections across the world to vote . Voting closes on 11 November 2011.

SA lawyer negotiates historic end to ETA's armed struggle

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:58:10 +0100

The landmark undertaking on 20th October by ETA, the Basque Country’s pro-independence terrorist group, to end its armed campaign largely resulted from the tenacity and determination of a South African human rights lawyer and international peace activist.

Cape Town named World Design Capital 2014

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:33:20 +0100

Cape Town has been named World Design Capital for the year 2014, ahead of fellow short-listed cities, Dublin and Bilbao. The sought-after accolade was awarded to the Mother City this morning at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in Taipei.